LET US PRAY

Ephesians 5:29 For no one has ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and tenderly cares for it, as the Messiah does the church.

Lord, we pray for ourselves, let Your thoughts be our thoughts as we come to the altar in prayer 🙏. Lord, let the words of our mouths and meditation of our hearts be acceptable to You.  Father, we ask You to tame our tongues, so we are not brought to justice for what we say. Lord, utter for us, when we know not what to say, and order our steps in Your will. Father, right now, we ask You to reveal and remove all the toxic people around us. Lord, let them not devour us, but let them fall in their own traps. Father, let those that come to bring; division be removed from our lives. Lord, let all demonic Spirits around us be cast into the fires and destroyed, along with our generation's curses, right now, in the name of Jesus. Father, pull the wool off all those around us waiting for our downfalls, even family or friends. Lord, let every lesson be a stepping stone to Your wisdom and our blessings. Father, right now, we pray that everyone in the sound of our voices is filled with joy, happiness, and peace. We pray that whatever journey they're on, whatever storm they're coming through, they stand on Your Word. Lord, let everyone they meet along the way see their full potential and help them serve Your purpose. Father, we can't do this ourselves, so hold our hands and lead us beside the still waters, give us Your wisdom and the knowledge to implement You in our daily lives. In Jesus name Amen

WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS

• Smallpox

• Yellow fever

• Cholera

• Scarlet fever

• Typhoid Mary

• 1918 H1N1

• Diphtheria

• Polio

• H2N2

• Measles

• Crypto

• 2009 H1N1

• Whooping cough

• HIV

• COVID-19

2 Chronicles 7:13–14, It’s sometimes hard to imagine our loving and merciful God displaying such wrath and anger toward His people. But God’s punishments always have the goal of repentance and restoration. 

Father, we all have some responsibility for our present suffering. So help us understand the causes of these catastrophes to be avoided in the future. Lord, we thank You for Your mercy, grace, and favor through them all, and let us help those suffering the consequences of these diseases. Lord, Your Word foretold that pestilences, widespread diseases, including pandemics, would occur; and they will not be divine retribution or punishment from God. So, Lord, cover us with the Blood, so man-made diseases will not harm us. Father, these diseases have left millions grieving, the loss of someone they loved, someone who cared for them, who they laughed with and cried with. Lord, we pray for those left behind, full of sorrow and grief. May they cast their cares and pains on You.  Father, we have many issues facing this world and Your people today. Not only is the pandemic making every aspect of our lives more difficult, but also profound social injustices and hate continue to impact so many people. Help us recognize the pernicious effects of the income gap between the rich and the poor, the lack of adequate health care coverage, hunger, racial injustices. And gun violence. LORD, we ask You to intervene right now in the name of Jesus. Help us unite, like never before, to bring peace, unity, and love to the people and this world. God, You see us, and You hear us. Father, through our masks, You see our smiles or frowns. Lord, we know through our masks, You listen to us when we whisper our prayers. In Jesus name Amen 

JEALOUSY IS A DISTRACTION

There has been a time when we were jealous of someone's success. Like when your neighbor getting a new car or your friend closed on their house before you. Even though this seems minor, these types of fleshly feelings; can hinder our relationship with God and our witness. Because, jealousy will take our focus off, God and fix our focus on man, which is a distraction.

But, we can have victory over jealousy, by remembering, God's promise "to give us the desires of our hearts."  So, rejoice in other people's blessings. Because being jealous of someone else blessings, is telling God; "we think we deserve it more and this puts us under divine judgment.

Lord, thank You, for keeping us through another night, and thank You, in advance for the hedge of protection around our family, friends, and ourselves, today. Father, we trust in You and we stand on Your faithfulness, to give us our hearts desires. So, let not the emotion of jealousy of someone else's success, overcome us.  But, let the Spirit of happiness, bring forward a righteous attitude, so we do not fret and bring harm to ourselves. Lord, when situations stir up the ugly sin of jealousy in us, let us confess it to You. Help us remember, that we are in disagreement with You when we get jealousy of other people, blessings. So, Lord, we thank You, for what You are doing in other people's lives, even our enemies. Lord, fill with love for everyone, and let not jealousy stir up Malice and hate in our hearts. Instead, Jesus, let us rejoice when others receive Your blessings. In Jesus name Amen 

THERE'S A PURPOSE FOR OUR PAIN

God will use pain to reveal the truth to us. Things like betraying a friend, cheating on a spouse, and sometimes sickness. But, He will also give us the strength to endure the pain. We will all experience pain in our life, whether emotional or physical, and sometimes pain redirects us. But, God also promises "that there is a purpose in all pain."

Job 6:10 "At least I can take comfort in this: Despite the pain, I have not denied the words of the Holy One."

Father, You always know exactly where we are in our journey and what it takes to get our attention. So, help us stay focused and alert to the danger around us. Lord, hold our hands as we walk through this Valley of death and surround us with Spiritual Soldiers; that will help keep the fiery arrows of our enemies from harming us. Search our hearts and minds and remove all that is not of You. Lord, free us from generation curses 🤬 and remove every demonic Spirit around us. Lord, strengthen our faith and help us overcome our unbelief, so You can use us. Lord, we know You want the best for us. So, give us, Your guidance and help us follow Your plan for our lives. Thank You for teaching us how to forgive; continue working in and through us. Lord, we thank You for the hedge of protection around our children, our children's children, and ourselves. Lord, we thank You for providing our needs and shelter to keep us warm, and we pray for comfort for those outside and homeless. Lord, thank You for this new day and being in our right minds 🙏 and bless those called home. Lord, give us the courage and commitment of Job and help us understand the purpose of our pain, in Jesus' name Amen. 

FREE YOURSELVES FROM THOSE THAT:

Romans 1:30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 Without understanding, covenant-breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same but have pleasure in them that do them.

Stay away from people that like to bad-mouth others. Those that dishonor our Father and those that plot evil against God's people.  Those that are arrogant and self paraders. Those that are devisers of wickedness. Those that disrespect their parents and authority figures.  Especially those without a conscience, those that break promises, friendships, agreements, or contracts whenever it serves their purpose.  Those that are unloving, unforgiving, or unmerciful, because they will do the same to you.

Father, let us not set in the council of the unrighteous, but, surround us with Spiritual Soldiers.  Lord, let not our personal sins alienate us from You. So, search our hearts and remove every obstacle that keeps us from sitting at Your feet.  Let us, not join those who are unjust, greedy, jealous of others, and full of strife.  Father, we pray for the persecuted, of those responsible for the unlawful killing of another and stealing the innocent of our children. Father, steer us clear of those with hearts full of deceit and those that are double-minded.  Lord, close our ears to gossip and those that bad mouth others, trying to make themselves, look good.  Father, let us not go lacking in moral and spiritual discernment or become untrustworthy.  So, prune our Fruit and strengthen our faith 🙏 help us become more like Christ; loving, merciful, and forgiving. So You can use us as Your vessel, to serve Your purpose, In Jesus name Amen

LET'S PRAY FOR THOSE DEALING WITH DEPRESSION

Father, life has become such a struggle, and some of us find that our faith is being challenged, but we must remember that, You are there with us and that You would never leave us, especially when we are depressed. Please, Lord, help us focus and let Your thoughts become our thoughts; every time depression tries to descend upon us. Please bring to mind the Scriptures that tell of Your love and grace. Lord, when doubts of Your love for us rise, help us feel Your presence around us and in our hearts. Lord, let not the negative thoughts of suicide enter our minds; help us remember how You love us and that You died to save us, in Jesus' name. Amen. 

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think, and behave and can lead to various emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel like life isn't worth living. There is more than one type of depression 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Some signs of depression
• A depressed mood most of the day (feeling sad, empty, hopeless, or on the verge of tears).   of tears)

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed
• Difficulty sleeping
•  Lack of concentration
• Thoughts of death or suicide

It's important to know that antidepressants may increase suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, or young adults within the first few months of treatment. Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings, and report such changes to the healthcare provider. Always read the side effects of medications 💊🙄

WHEN WE KNOW NOT WHAT TO SAY

When you feel a loss for what to say or how to say it. There’s no better prayer guide than the Word. Here are two awesome prayers

“In my distress, I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry. You hurled me into the depths, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all your waves and breakers swept over me. I said, ‘I have been banished from your sight, yet I will look again toward your holy temple.’ The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped around my head. To the roots of the mountains, I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you, Lord my God, brought my life up from the pit."

Or
Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain

GIVE AND GOD WILL GIVE TO YOU

I'm not asking you to carry me, just give me a hand. God said

"If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother, but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be. Take care lest there be an unworthy thought in your heart and you say, ‘The seventh year, the year of release is near,’ and your eye look grudgingly on your poor brother, and you give him nothing, and he cries to the Lord against you, and you be guilty of sin. You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’  

OUTWARD APPEARANCE OR TRUE BELIEVER

 2 Corinthians 12:13-15 for such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds 

Some people are good at outward Christian display because they have not been truly born again, through faith. Many professed to believe in the Lord, but He knows when our faith is not genuine and eventually others will too.  

Father, let us not be like those that profess to know You, but they deny You, by their actions. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit, and filled with hate, pride, and darkness.  Lord, give us eyes that see the false prophets, who come to us in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Lord help us avoid those who have the appearance of godliness but deny, all Your commandments. Lord, no one knows our hearts, better than You, so search our hearts and remove all that is not of You. To give You room to move in a mighty way and help us serve our purpose. So, give us a strong desire for Your Word, so the Holy Spirit can give us Spiritual wisdom and knowledge of how to implement You, in our daily lives. In Jesus name Amen